Building permits · Jul 2026
Mississippi Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Mississippi from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 657 units authorized in Jul 2026, 8,670 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 586 | 89.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 18 | 2.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 50 | 7.6% |
| All units | 657 | 100% |
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Mississippi building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Mississippi?+
657 new residential housing units were authorized in Mississippi in Jul 2026, and 8,670 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Mississippi?+
In Jul 2026, Mississippi permitted units were up 1.5% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 8,670 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
10.8% of Mississippi's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 89.2% were single-family.